gathering for prayer

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 26th January, 2021

Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ROMANS 16 verses 25-27

Meditation : take time and consider this short passage this morning.
To God be the Glory!
What is God reminding/teaching you today?
Which words will you hold onto?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to give glory to God – the Three in One!

O LORD God
All glorious above
Living and True
Eternal and Immanuel
We bow before you
And offer our sacrifice of praise
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the closing verses from ROMANS 16 again
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

God of Paul, our God,
We bring our evening worship to you
As we lay ourselves and our families before you
As we acknowledge what you are saying to us in these days
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Time-Out to Listen Tuesday Gathering

As a Church our theme for 2021 comes from John 15.5……Listening to God, in Prayer with Him.
It was the theme we took time to consider recently at our Focus Day…..which was recorded if you missed it….well worth the catch-up!

However we all have time now to take time-out to listen to God’s still small voice in these days….

As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in these busier days. In the early weeks and months of lockdown 2021 it is not possible once again to open and run this space.

You are invited however to make time to pause and take time out…at this time of the year…perhaps for the first time….. and it doesn’t have to be a Tuesday!

However, this Tuesday instead of visiting the Upper Room you are encouraged to…..tarry a while with God, maybe a bit longer than usual……to look for fruit…to expect fruit…to ask for fruit!
* Find a space to be still in a busy world
** For regular time-out during this month
* Private prayer for yourself and for others
** Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during these particular weeks you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

As a Church Family we set aside one evening a month to come together…to Pray…to give thanks…to listen… to ask and seek for others at this time. This Tuesday you are invited to join with other believers at 7.30pm via Zoom. You are encouraged to read Psalm 100 beforehand. You are asked to have paper and pen nearby. You are invited to pray to God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – in these uncertain times.

We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through these early days of 2021 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these changing and uncertain days. You are encouraged to take some exercise by the Government..and we would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider the Word for Today words and images from JOHN 14 during this month.

The Word for Today Poster 6

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 24th November, 2020

Upper Room day – and Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : EXODUS 15 verses 22-26

Meditation : consider this passage this morning.
Jehovah-Rapha. The God who heals.
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
With honesty
And naming others in need of His healing touch at this time

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again from EXODUS 15
Reflect on these words…. And then pray to our God in response

Jehovah-Rapha, our God who heals,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you for this day
As we name others in need
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Time-Out with the Holy Spirit

The times are a-changing indeed!
Jesus said His followers have a Helper, a Counsellor….the Holy Spirit.

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. In the early weeks and months of lockdown it was not possible to open and run this space…but it is now still available for one and all…whether you belong to Liberton Kirk or not.

You are invited to come….perhaps for the first time…..

* A place with space in a busy world
** For time-out in these days
* Private prayer or with others
** With God the Holy Spirit

Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm

Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm

There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are…at home or at work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during the day and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk around.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through the latter weeks of 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.
You are therefore encouraged to meet with others on Tuesday evening as we gather to pray – with thanksgiving, for others, as we approach Advent – via Zoom at 7.30. Gary or Alastair can help with the link if you haven’t received it. You don’t need to pray audibly. You don’t need to be part of any team or group. Our Father God welcomes one and all.

Call to Tuesday Evening Prayer

After the Church Gathering for Prayer you are invited to pause and pray at this time of the evening

You may wish to revisit the Daily Devotions passage from Colossians 1.1-14

You may want to be still with Father God

You may need to name others before Him

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 27th October, 2020

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : COLOSSIANS 1 verses 1-14

Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
Brought into the Kingdom of the Son.
What do these verses mean for you in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to praise in prayer for God’s grace to you

O God of amazing grace
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen!

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from COLOSSIANS 1
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray with Praise….to the LORD our God

God of Paul and the Colossians, our God,
We bring our evening worship to you
As we lay ourselves and our Church before you
As we acknowledge what you are saying to us at this time
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.